Vermona DRM1 MK2 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

„DRM1 MKII“

analog drum synthesizer

Foreword

Thank you for purchasing the DRM1 MKII – analog drum synthesizer.

With the DRM1 MKII you have acquired a very flexible eight-channel drum synthesizer, which gives you the
possibility to create your own sounds and a lot of the classic analog drum sounds, too. Every sound parameter of
the DRM1 MKII has it’s own controller, so it’s easy to use and you’ll always have the best overview over the
settings.

We would like to please you to read this manual carefully for becoming familiar with the
DRM1 MKII, with it’s various possibilities and to avoid wrong handling.

We wish you success and much fun with your DRM1 MKII

The VERMONA team

Table of Contents

Foreword ................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 2

General ................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Control Features and Connections...................................................................................................................... 4

Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

Getting started ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

Unpacking............................................................................................................................................................ 5

Inventory .............................................................................................................................................................. 5

Connections ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

The Channels of the DRM1 MKII........................................................................................................................... 6

The channels DRUM1, DRUM2, DRUM3 ............................................................................................................ 6

The Channel MULTI............................................................................................................................................. 7

The channel SNARE............................................................................................................................................ 7

The channels CYMBAL1, CYMBAL2 ................................................................................................................... 8

The channel CLAP............................................................................................................................................... 8

Midi Application..................................................................................................................................................... 9

Adjusting the MIDI- notes and channel ................................................................................................................ 9

Individual Outs/Inserts........................................................................................................................................ 10

Use as Individual Output:................................................................................................................................... 10

Use as Insert...................................................................................................................................................... 10

Declaration of conformity ................................................................................................................................... 11

General

Important safety information

The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with
these precautions or with specific warnings in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of this equipment.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements!

Ground and power connection

To prevent the risk of electrical shock, this equipment must be grounded. The factory setting for power is already made for each country (115V
AC, 230V AC). An individual setting is not allowed by virtue of safety reasons. This modification must be done by qualified personal only!

Voltage peak

The units are equipped to manage voltage peaks, which are often generated at live situations. When using the units with unstable voltage, please
make sure that the device is grounded.

Use near explosive goods

The units should not be used near easy flammable or explosive goods.

Dampness

The units should not be used in damp or wet places. Make sure the unit is not in humid atmospheres, because this could cause condensations
within the unit.

WARNING: Risk of electrical shock!

Connections

Do only use cables, plugs and adapters, which do not affect the normal use of the unit.

Cooling System

The unit should not be used near heating or warm or hot fans. When using the unit in a rack or wall system, make sure that the unit has enough
space to let the generated heat dissolve.

Cleaning

Please clean the unit only with a dry duster. Do not use sharp cleaning fluids or water!

Spare parts or modifications

Modification instructions and schematic information should only be used from service departments of our official authorized VERMONA dealers.
To prevent the risk of electrical shock, please do not open or modify the unit yourself. Before opening the unit always disconnect the power
lead/AC Adapter. Opening or modifying the units causes the loss of warranty claims!

Warranty

The manufacturer warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship. The manufacturer’s warranty does not apply to
products that have been damaged due to and/or subjected to improper handling by shipping companies (forwarders), negligence, accidents,
improper use or alteration not authorized by the manufacturer.
This warranty is in lieu of an excluded all other warranties, expressed or implied. The manufacturer will not be liable for incidental or consequential
loss or damage whatsoever, whether based upon allegations or negligence, breach of warranty, or otherwise. This disclaimer of incidental or
consequential damages includes, but is not limited to, property damages, loss of profits, loss of time or other losses or inconvenient resulting from
any defect in the material or workmanship of this product or any other connection with the purchase, operation or use of this product.

Technical changes

All changes, which improve the technical features of the units, can be made without subjective noticed by the manufacturer.

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Control Features and Connections

Front Panel

1 POWER switch
2 POWER LED
3 MASTER: Sets the main output level of the DRM1 MKII.
4 TRIG: Button for triggering the sound.
5 TRIG LED: Flashes when the sound will be triggered.
6 Sound programming parameter controls
7 PAN: Places the sound in the stereo field.
8 VOLUME: Individual volume control for each channel.
9 OUT: Individual output/insert jack.
10 PHONES: Jack for connecting a headphone.

Rear Panel

11 OUT RIGHT/OUT LEFT: Master output right and left.
12 MIDI THRU/MIDI IN: MIDI jacks for connecting a MIDI source and for putting the Midi signal through the

DRM1 MKII.

13 POWER IN: Power jack with integrated fuse.

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